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eolson · 06-20-2012, 10:35 PM

Automobile Magazine. Wow, the test on Edmunds didn't mention the GT500 handled like a pig, nor did anyone following the Road Atlanta weekend.

I am totally ready to accept the ZL1 has more stability in corners because of the Magnetic ride control technology, there is no question that it is the next step in suspension evolution, but this driver makes it seem that all the gains in the 2011 and 2012 GT500 have vanished in the 2013 GT500.

What is considered a very good time at Gingerman? What did the Boss 302 LS run at Gingerman. What did the 2012 GT500 run at Gingerman?

The car is that terrible in corners, but yet no comparable info ? What has a C6 Corvette with performance package run at Gingerman? The Z06? ZR1 ? Ford GT ?

Sounds like a bias Car and Driver article comparing the a BMW to a Mustang.

Since a performance package GT can Match and M5 BMW, beyond the terrible piggy handling comments, where are we supposed to put the 2013 GT500 into context with other recent fast cars. It pulled good G's in the corners according to the course map, and .7 seconds is not easy to put into context without other high performance car times to compare the GT500 times and corner g force to.

Why is it the missed shifts and bad gear box of the ZL1 are not talked about as being reasons for slower times in the same negative way as the longer gears of the GT500? They are both inherent features of these two current models, and might need revisions in the future. Why did the driver not mention that with shorter gears, the outcome would have been a half second faster time for the GT500??

Why is this Limey not putting both cars performance in context to other fast cars. Since it's no surprise that the ZL1 is faster in turns with the new technology, than it is more important than ever to put both cars times, no matter how the drivers driving experience is biased, into proper context.

We'll see how incredibly huge the other 4 magazines record the track time differences between the cars. I remember when the Nissan GTR came out, and everyone criticized it for being so well behaved and civil, and predictable, and confidence inspiring.

We know the GT500 has older technology and is going be more challenging to handle, but some of us like a beasty ride. Where are the comparable times to judge the difference in the times of the two cars in perspective to the differences in other fast car times and G forces as mentioned above. What crap. Erik

06-20-2012, 10:35 PM	#3002
eolson eolson Drives: 2006 premium Package Mustang GT cou Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 249	Automobile Magazine. Wow, the test on Edmunds didn't mention the GT500 handled like a pig, nor did anyone following the Road Atlanta weekend. I am totally ready to accept the ZL1 has more stability in corners because of the Magnetic ride control technology, there is no question that it is the next step in suspension evolution, but this driver makes it seem that all the gains in the 2011 and 2012 GT500 have vanished in the 2013 GT500. What is considered a very good time at Gingerman? What did the Boss 302 LS run at Gingerman. What did the 2012 GT500 run at Gingerman? The car is that terrible in corners, but yet no comparable info ? What has a C6 Corvette with performance package run at Gingerman? The Z06? ZR1 ? Ford GT ? Sounds like a bias Car and Driver article comparing the a BMW to a Mustang. Since a performance package GT can Match and M5 BMW, beyond the terrible piggy handling comments, where are we supposed to put the 2013 GT500 into context with other recent fast cars. It pulled good G's in the corners according to the course map, and .7 seconds is not easy to put into context without other high performance car times to compare the GT500 times and corner g force to. Why is it the missed shifts and bad gear box of the ZL1 are not talked about as being reasons for slower times in the same negative way as the longer gears of the GT500? They are both inherent features of these two current models, and might need revisions in the future. Why did the driver not mention that with shorter gears, the outcome would have been a half second faster time for the GT500?? Why is this Limey not putting both cars performance in context to other fast cars. Since it's no surprise that the ZL1 is faster in turns with the new technology, than it is more important than ever to put both cars times, no matter how the drivers driving experience is biased, into proper context. We'll see how incredibly huge the other 4 magazines record the track time differences between the cars. I remember when the Nissan GTR came out, and everyone criticized it for being so well behaved and civil, and predictable, and confidence inspiring. We know the GT500 has older technology and is going be more challenging to handle, but some of us like a beasty ride. Where are the comparable times to judge the difference in the times of the two cars in perspective to the differences in other fast car times and G forces as mentioned above. What crap. Erik __________________ 2006 Prem Pkg Mustang GT coupe. Saleen SC,10psi, 454rwhp,442rwtq, Complete Steeda/H&R, suspension change out, with weight loss, Techco Watts link, Stoptech big brakes, Race clutch, Alum. flywheel, Alum 1 pc driveshaft, 9x18,10x18 chrome bullit wheels, 285/40/18,255/45/18 nitto 555 tires. 3545 lbs currently. New car scent air freshener.